Dhaka Metro Rail

This article is about the Metro Rail mass rapid transit system in Dhaka. For other uses, see Metrorail.

Dhaka Metro Rail
Metro Rail Platform
Metro Rail Platform
Overview
Native nameঢাকা মেট্রোরেল
OwnerRoad Transport and Highways Division
LocaleGreater Dhaka, Bangladesh
Transit typeMass Rapid Transit
Number of lines
  • 1 operational
  • 3 under construction
  • 2 planned
Line numberOperational:
Ongoing projects:
(Kamalapur extension)
Approved:
Planned:
Number of stations16 (operational),[1] 103 (planned)[2]
Daily ridershipest. 290,000
Key people
  • Md. Nazrul Islam (Chairman)
  • M. A. N. Siddique (Managing Director)[3]
HeadquartersProbashi Kallyan Bhaban (Level-14), 71,72, Old Elephant Road, Eskaton Garden, Ramna, Dhaka-1000 [4]
Websitewww.dmtcl.gov.bd
Operation
Began operation29 December 2022; 22 months ago (2022-12-29)
Operator(s)Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited
Number of vehiclesMRT 6: 12 pairs of trains (total 24 trains)[5]
Train length6 coaches
Technical
System length20.1 km (12.5 mi)
Track gaugeStandard gauge
Electrification1500V DC via Overhead (Elevated)
(Underground)
Average speed30 km/h (19 mph)[6]
Top speed100 km/h (62 mph)[6]
Transport in Dhaka
Kamalapur railway station at night
Streets
Roads
Bridges
Rail transport
Mass transit
Structures
Others

The Dhaka Metro Rail (Bengali: ঢাকা মেট্রোরেল), or simply the Dhaka Metro, is a mass rapid transit system serving Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is operated by the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).[2] Together with the under construction Dhaka BRT, proposed Dhaka Subway and Dhaka suburban circular rail, it is expected to reduce traffic congestion in the city. The metro rail network has five planned lines which are the MRT Line 6, the only operational line, MRT Line 1 and MRT line 5, which are under construction, and MRT Line 2 and MRT Line 4, which are in the planning stages. It is part of the Strategic Transport Plan outlined by the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA).[7][8]

The first section of MRT Line 6 commenced commercial operations on 29 December 2022 and the second section on 5 November 2023. The other lines are either in planning or under construction.[9][10] The third phase, which will have an interchange with Line 1, Line 2 and Line 4, is set to be completed by 2026.[11][12][13] Further expansion of MRT Line 6 is expected towards Savar Upazila and Tongi. Passengers will get a 10% discount on the fare for using the MRT Pass or Rapid Pass.[14][15] MRT line 6 currently operates daily from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm and on Fridays from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm (7:10 am to 9:40 pm for MRT Pass/Rapid Pass holders).[16]

  1. ^ "Key things to know about metro rail's Agargaon-Motijheel section". The Daily Star. 4 November 2023. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b ঢাকা ম্যাস ট্রানজিট কোম্পানি লিমিটেড (ডিএমটিসিএল) (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Chairman, Managing director of company". dmtcl.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  4. ^ "headquarter". dmtcl.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Dhaka Metro Rail: Integrated test, trial run to begin soon". Dhaka Tribune. 5 January 2022. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b ঢাকা পরিবহন সমন্বয় কর্তৃপক্ষ. www.dtca.gov.bd (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Dhaka BRT Line 3 Gazipur to Airport". Road Transport and Highways Division. 29 April 2017. 1 minutes in. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  8. ^ "About MRT Line-6". Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  9. ^ "PM Hasina becomes first passenger to travel on Metro Rail with ticket". The Business Standard. 28 December 2022. Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Passengers gather at Dhaka metro stations at first light". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  11. ^ "Metro Rail: Roll-out on Victory Day next year". The Daily Star. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  12. ^ Hossain, Anwar (25 December 2022). প্রযুক্তির চমক মেট্রোরেলে. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 25 December 2022.
  13. ^ "Redirect Notice". The Daily Star. February 2023. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Passengers who can travel Metro Rail without fare". Kaler Kantho. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Metro rail commuters to get 10% discount by paying fares on smart cards". The Business Standard. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Metro rail to run till 8pm from Saturday". The Daily Star. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.